I regret that I only learnt of Catherine's passing today some 6 months  too late. 
Catherine and I worked together in Cable & Wireless in London in the early 1990s. I never had any doubt that she would achieve every thing she wanted. She was always a warm, intelligent, diligent colleague with a great sense of humour. We enjoyed many working lunches in the local wine bar and she was always great company and contributed all the technical expertise that I lacked.
I had no hesitation in appointing her as my successor, as Regional Manager when I moved on.
She then went on to join Intelsat on the other side of the pond where she no doubt achieved further success.
Unfortunately, we lost touch when she settled in the US.
It was a great privilege know and work with her and It seems so wrong that her life should have been taken so young when she had so much more to give.
My condolences and best wishes to her family.
John Sullivan

December 2006. Catherine organized a baby shower for us at her home in Reston.  She opened her home and invited our friends and coworkers, whom she had never met before.  What a soul. Gone but never ever forgotten. Adieu Catherine love. 

Catherine was my mentor when I first joined Cable & Wireless way back in the 1990s. She taught be everything there was to know about satellite earth station engineering. I remember her patience with me, and also the many a happy hour spent in Hong Kong and Boston drinking Baileys. 

So very sorry to hear of her passing.  Erick O'Connor

We are so very sorry for your loss. Words can’t ever capture everything about someone but Catherine was such a kind and gracious person and a fantastic mom to Dylan. Catherine and I met through our sons who were elementary school classmates and friends to this day. I always enjoyed seeing her and talking with her. She had a way of making you feel happy and special. The last time I saw her, we met for coffee at Starbucks shortly after our sons left for their freshman year in college. She was so excited for Dylan and so proud of him. Dylan has many of his mother’s qualities and she will live on in him. We are thinking of you, Dylan.

Catherine had a beautiful soul and her energy was inspiring. I met Catherine at Cable & Wireless where she soon became my manager when John left. She was so encouraging and kind, she brought out the best in the people around her. She excited that beautiful female energy where she led authentically and by example. It was a long time ago, however, I do remember her enjoying work - she worked hard - and play. Catherine was one of the good ones and I wish I had got to see her again. Rest well Catherine Syron, you enhanced the lives of so many 🕊

September 11, 2021. We invited ourselves to your birthday. 😁

Sevenoaks Retreat Center, Madison, Virginia. October 30, 2021.

The Syrons, the Gormans and friends making memories!
Outer Banks, NC (OBX)

Catherine and I met through my sister Tara and her husband Michael and we really got to know each other well when sister Judy and friends from Newcastle came to the US during the summer of 1995. We all traveled from Washington, DC to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, staying in our tiny Round House family home, and got along famously. I treasure this beach time and my friendship with one of the most beautiful human beings we have been graced with. A rare person who everyone she encounters feel loved and special. 

Cathy was an old school friend from Brussels, and I remember her fondly.
I once met her on board a ferry from Zeebrugge to Felixstowe when travelling to the UK for a home visit.  A six-hour (normally boring) journey became an enjoyable, fun trip.  While our parents enjoyed passing the time together, we explored the ship.
We shared PE lessons together and I remember on one occasion during a bus ride to our last swimming session, we cooked-up a plan to push our lovely teacher Liz in the pool.  It seemed like a funny thing to do, but the moment we all pushed her in, we knew we’d made a terrible mistake!  We watched Liz climb out of the pool (fully clothed) and not look back, we wished it hadn’t happened and awaited our fate.  Later at school, we were summoned to Arthur’s office (deputy head) who told us how disappointed he was and told us to immediately apologize to Liz, we couldn’t help noticing that he seemed ever so slightly amused, and our sentence also seemed somewhat light! I think Cathy’s sweet and innocent nature and all our normally exemplary behavior, saved us from a much harsher sentence.  
As funny as this sounds now, Cathy didn’t seem to like cross-country and I remember passing her and a some of her closest friends, hiding in the bushes for a cigarette! As I ran the circuit a couple of times assuring the teacher that they were still running behind me, I let them know when they could re-join for the final leg! They then arrived at the finish looking like they’d just completed a marathon! Lol!
The reunion in Brussels in 2007 brought us closer and we shared stories of our lives so far.  We kept in contact from then on and in recent years through messaging offering each other advice and support during some challenging times.  To see her running marathons, becoming a yoga instructor and wanting to study becoming a Pilates instructor was truly inspirational.

RIP lovely Cathy.  I will really miss you!


The last time I saw Catherine, we both just happened to be on the pier at Fountainhead this past Fall. I was fishin' (not doing too much catchin") and she was spending time with a friend.  Although we hadn't seen each other in ages, we both recognized each other and started to chat away!  I have known her since our boys played Burke Basketball.  I am so happy we ran into each other that day on The Pier!  It turned a nice day into a BEAUTIFUL DAY!!  Hugs to you, Dylan,  Mrs. Madden

We had great times together watching our kids to play basketball-Catherine was the positive and well behaved always, she never judged us for being the crazy latinas.  Sweet Catherine, I will miss you. God is hugging you now

Dear Dylan,
I’m so so sorry for your  loss. You had the most amazing mother. I know people will be telling you that constantly, but hold on to that, because she lives on in you, and all the wonderful memories you have of her will keep her with you forever.
You don’t know me, just an old friend from BSB, but sending you strength, and love, and a cuddle for Doug ♥️
Christine Zantman 

Thinking of all the family and close friends at the loss of such a beautiful being. So pleased to have known Catherine and to have shared some great times - of late, the lockdown quizzes where we were all able to 'get together' again. Your calm presence will be dearly missed but it will live on in us all xxx

Rest easy my sweet friend. You are such a beautiful soul.  It was a pleasure meeting you via Kris Carr website ❤️ Love to your family 

OBITUARY

Catherine Mary Syron

September 10, 1962 – February 25, 2022

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Updates

Services